The Cambridge Flying Group still offer ab-initio PPL on the Tiger Moth.
The C152 is cheap and cheerful, its a tight fit across the cockpit and the view out is terrible even if you are tall.
The C172 is a nice aircraft for cruising and instrument flying, but is not the best ab-initio trainer as its so stable, OK for larger students and has a better view than the C152.
Of the PA28 series the older ones make the better trainers and is probably the most prolific training aircraft.
The Technam is no good if you are tall, is very light, but has a good view
The PA38 is designed to do the job but is not the nicest of aeroplanes to look at or sit in.